The Evolution of Shamy

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Chapter 13

Tuesday morning Amy received an e-mail from Sheldon inviting her to a lunch and a surprise activity on Sunday afternoon. She replied with her acceptance and then wondered at his deviation from routine. Is it possible that seeing how happy his friends are in romantic relationships is having an influence on him? If Sheldon is beginning to see that being in a relationship is desirable…. Amy grew hopeful at the thought.

That evening when she got home from work she called Penny. If she was finally going on a date with Sheldon, she needed expert advice.

Penny answered on the third ring. "Hello?"

"Hey bestie!"

"Oh hi Amy. Listen, I'm at work and the dinner rush is about to start. Can I call you later?"

"Sure. It's just that Sheldon asked me to go out on Sunday and I don't know what to think."

"I have an idea but I don't have time to discuss it now. Call Katherine, she should be able to help."

"Okay thanks." Amy hung up and dialed Katherine.

"Hello?" Amy heard the sound of giggling and a muffled "Raj stop that! I'm on the phone!"

"Katherine, it's Amy. Is this a bad time?"

"No, it's fine. What's up?"

"Sheldon asked me out for Sunday afternoon and Penny said you might be able to elucidate the matter."

"Oh. Um yeah," Katherine sounded sheepish. "Sunday after we dropped you off I kind of mentioned the idea of fixing you up in front of Sheldon."

"Katherine! How could you!" Amy couldn't believe it. She hadn't even definitely agreed to be fixed up and Katherine had gone and told Sheldon!

"Don't be mad, please! Sheldon did not like the idea. I bet he asked you out to stop you from going out on the blind dates."

"Really?" If I get the benefit of a jealous Sheldon without having to actually date other men…thought Amy.

"Seems likely. "

"Do you think just the idea of me dating other men is enough to make Sheldon act romantic?" Amy asked doubtfully.

"It's possible. You'll just have to go on the date and see." After a thoughtful pause, Katherine suggested "Why don't we have a Girls Night the Monday after to the date? If it goes well we can celebrate with you and if it doesn't we can cheer you up."

"Good idea. Everyone can come over to my place."

"Sounds good. I'll see you then." Amy heard Raj in the background and Katherine giggling.

"Good-night Katherine. Enjoy your carnal romp with Raj."

"Thanks Amy."

Amy hung up and thought With a little luck I may soon be enjoying my own carnal romps…with Sheldon. After contemplating that possibility for a few minutes, Hmm, I think some quality time with Gerald is in order.

Sunday afternoon

Amy was giddy with anticipation as she left to pick up Sheldon for their date. If Katherine was right, Sheldon would be trying hard to impress her so she wouldn't accept the offer of blind dates. She couldn't wait to experience Sheldon trying to sweep her off her feet. I wonder what he has planned… a picnic in a park, a walk on the beach… a horse-drawn carriage ride! Maybe even a sunset cruise on the ocean!

Amy had dressed with extra care for the date. She was wearing make-up and a scoop-necked blouse with a calf-length skirt. She knocked on the door of apartment A and Sheldon answered.

"Amy, you are commendably prompt as always." Sheldon said before he noted her appearance. He gulped. While her outfit wasn't as distracting as the dress she had worn previously, her feminine charms were plainly visible. Why did Amy have to wear a blouse with such a low-cut neckline? He thought. Surely she realized that I am taller than her by enough that if I stand this close to her I can see straight down her… Sheldon's head snapped up at the thought and he determinedly kept his eyes on her face.

"Thank you Sheldon." They left the apartment and headed downstairs to Amy's car. "What did you have in mind for this afternoon?"

"All in good time Amy. For now get on the 134 and head for Burbank." They played car games to pass the time on the drive. Once they arrived in Burbank Amy followed Sheldon's direction and ended up at Big Boy.

"You had me drive almost half an hour to go to a Big Boy!?"

Sheldon looked puzzled. "Have you ever had the Big Boy Burger? It's a taste sensation."

Amy bit her tongue and held on to the thought that whatever he had planned after the meal would make up for lunch at a chain restaurant. Sheldon peppered the conversation with fun facts such as Big Boy was the first restaurant to serve a double-decker hamburger. As fascinating as the tidbits were, the burgers, while delicious, were not the romantic lunch she'd been hoping for.

After lunch Sheldon directed her to drive to back to Pasadena. They arrived at the Pasadena Museum of History and Sheldon guided her to the Finnish Folk Art Museum. Amy was completely baffled by this. "Why Finnish folk art?"

"A better question would be why not Finnish Folk Art? I've always loved Scandinavian culture. I once tried to learn Finnish but I was sidetracked by being Raj's wingman." They entered the museum. "This museum is the only one of its kind in the United States. It has examples of everything you would find in a Finnish farmhouse or tupa."

Amy's dreams of a romantic date with Sheldon were clinging by a thread. While she enjoyed the colorful folk art, it wasn't anything she would have chosen to do. Did Sheldon know her at all? Or was he just so self-absorbed it never occurred to him to consider what she might enjoy? They left the museum two hours later, Sheldon still enthusing over all things Finnish. "Did you know Pasadena has a sister city in Finland?"

"I was not aware of that. Where to next Sheldon?" Amy asked hopefully. Surely he has something spectacular planned for a finale.

"Home."

"Home?"

"Yes."

Amy stared blankly at Sheldon for a moment, then got in the car. Sheldon kept up his chatter as she drove, she responded absently, her mind consumed with her own thoughts. As they pulled up to the apartment building Amy came to a decision.

"I won't ask if you had a good time, because how could you have not?" Sheldon smiled smugly.

"It was certainly informative Sheldon. It definitely helped me to make up my mind."

"Make up your mind?" Sheldon looked puzzled and then concerned "Did Katherine make any suggestions to you?"

Amy decided to play dumb. "Suggestions?"

Sheldon's sudden look of relief was almost comical "Well, if she does I'm sure you'll know just what to say."

Amy just smiled and said good evening. After Sheldon was safely in the building she sent a text message before pulling back into traffic.

Penny and Leonard were unloading take out bags and setting up for dinner. Penny was getting drinks from the fridge when her phone rang; it was sitting on the coffee table so Leonard looked and told her "You have a text from Amy."

"What does it say?"

"She wrote 'It's on.' What does that mean?"

Penny grinned. "It means your roommate has no idea that a twister is about to hit."

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